School Caretaker
Listed on 2026-11-07
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, Cleaning Services
Position:
School Caretaker
Contract Type:
Full-time Temporary Work (ASAP start until Christmas 2026)
Start Date:
Immediate Start
Location:
Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: 130 - 200 per day
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday (term time only)
Email: (url removed)
Contact Name:
Danna Crous
Looking for a Caretaker role where your practical skills make every school day run more smoothly? At a school in Hertfordshire, you will help keep the site safe and welcoming, from opening up to tackling minor repairs. Your work will make a difference to the spaces pupils, staff and visitors use every day.
This Caretaker role brings together routine inspections, hands‑on maintenance and working with contractors. You will have the chance to spot problems early and put your judgement to good use. If you enjoy practical work and being someone colleagues can rely on, Teach Now would love to hear from you.
RequirementsTo be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
Previous experience in caretaking, facilities or site maintenance
Practical skills for minor building repairs
Working knowledge of premises health and safety
Key ResponsibilitiesOpen and close the premises, checking that the site is secure.
Carry out minor repairs and general building maintenance.
Keep outdoor areas clean, tidy and well maintained.
Inspect the site and report maintenance needs.
Monitor doors, windows, alarms and access points.
Support contractors during site works.
Respond promptly to urgent premises issues.
Our client can offer youA varied working day across buildings and grounds.
The chance to make a visible difference to daily school life.
Opportunities to use a range of practical maintenance skills.
Contact with the wider school team and visiting contractors.
A full-time, 37-hour working week.
A defined temporary assignment through Christmas 2026 for a Caretaker.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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